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Herbal wellness, intentional living, and worth remembering.
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The Faces of Ladybird
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Mackenzie Laurin
Mackenzie is the founder, horticulturist, and practicing herbalist behind The Ladybird Company; where her work is a reflection of her lifelong study of the natural world.
In 2021, she graduated from the Horticulture Technologist diploma program at Olds College, where she focused her studies on native ecosystem restoration, permaculture, and ethnobiology. Following college, she continued her education through independent study, fieldwork, and everyday practice; delving into the studies of herbal medicine, nutrition, and the biological sciences. She began to explore the threads that weave together health, ecology, and culture; it was in this intersection that The Ladybird Company was born.
Matthew Grant
Bendick
The Ladybird Company runs on a lot of heart- and the occasional bit of unpaid labour. As far as overworked and underpaid assistants go, Matthew Grant tops the list. Partner to Mackenzie and steadfast supporter of her every wild idea, Matthew Grant is the invisible and uncomplaining hand behind much of the heavy lifting, problem-solving, and product testing that keeps the business running smoothly.
A gifted horticulturist in his own right, you may occasionally find him joining Mackenzie on the trail, contributing his knowledge, especially of trees.
Bear
Meet Bear- The Ladybird Company's resident morale officer and occasional field assistant. Bear takes her duties extremely seriously- especially those that involve hitting the trail and having a little treat. She can often be found happily accompanying Mackenzie to plant walks and outdoor classes; keeping a quiet watch and signaling Mackenzie when it's time to take a break.
Equal parts beloved friend, guardian, and squirrel enthusiast, Bear brings joy and a sense of gentle grounding to everyone she meets. While she loves making new friends, while she's working, Bear's primary job is to focus on Mackenzie, alerting her to changes in her heart rate. This is necessary for everyone's safety, so we kindly ask that you not disturb her on trail, and are patient as she trains for this important task.
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